Madison is blessed with wonderful lakes, rivers, and ponds that offer untold opportunities to enjoy the water. Warming weather makes the water pretty enticing, so it’s important to pay attention to safety at the shoreline. Here are a few tips: Look, Don’t Leap Some shorelines include drop-offs and cliffs. Use caution when near these areas. …
It seems like our last snowfall is still a recent memory, and yet here we are at the end of another school year and the onset of summer. That means we’ll soon be seeing a lot more children in the area during the day. This time of year, I typically notice an increase in well-meaning …
Leases are ending and residents are leaving! We know there are many things to do when moving out. Here are a few reminders we hope will help bring a bit of ease as you leave the University Apartments Community. The first set of doors are open 24 hours of the day; therefore, you may return …
University Apartments Move Out Move-out season has officially begun! We know there are many things to do when moving out. Below are a few reminders to help check off your list and hopefully bring a bit of ease as you leave the University Apartments Community. The first set of doors is open 24 hours a …
Summer Travel Notification School’s out for the summer, and of course, that means vacation season has begun! If you intend to travel for an extended period of time during the summer recess, please send travel notifications, including your building number and apartment letter, date leaving, and expected return to universityapartments@housing.wisc.edu. In the event of maintenance …
The Housing Facilities Office is now accepting maintenance requests to install your personal air-conditioner units. Before submitting your maintenance request, please note that the A/C installation fee is $50.00. This fee includes both the installation now and removal in the fall. The installation also includes a high-density foam block to seal the A/C in place and …
Ticks are commonly found in many areas throughout Wisconsin and can spread diseases to people and animals by biting them. Ticks feed on blood by attaching their mouth parts to the skin of a human or animal. After you or your animals have spent time in wooded areas or in tall grass or brush, it …
It’s time to clean out the medicine cabinet. Each spring and fall, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency sponsors national prescription medication Take Back events. In April, there will be three opportunities to turn in old, expired, or unneeded prescription medications on campus. University Health Service will host two events. They will be at Dejope Residence …
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, when we focus on raising awareness and working on community collaboration to prevent child abuse and neglect. Raising and caring for children can be just as challenging as it is rewarding. When frustrations rise, keep these Key Prevention Strategies in mind: You can learn even more by attending …
If you’ve lived in the Eagle Heights or University Houses area for any extent of time, you’ve no doubt met our growing flock of turkeys. According to wildlife experts, our mix of nearby woods, ample food, and low levels of natural predators is perfect for their population growth. Most of the year, we all get …